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The Painted Cabernet
- Wine
- Evening
- Music
“Great teachers and staff, cool paintings, good music and everyone is having fun.”
Best Art Classes in Santa Barbara, CA
24 schools listed · 4 in Santa Barbara · 1 open 24/7 · 18 open weekends · 22 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
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Splish Splash Studio
“I have a favorite photo of my husband of 40+ years and myself taken several years ago.”
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MAD Academy
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De Marcos Fashion Academy
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Art First Studio
“I highly recommend for your young budding artist!”
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Jonaki Art Studio
- Patient
- Festival
- Success
“Since my daughter started taking her classes with her, I have noticed significant improvement in understanding shapes and proportions, and her observational skills.”
The 24 schools listed for Santa Barbara, CA teach drawing and painting. Which media they cover, what the fee includes and whether they run model sessions all come from what each school publishes itself.
Area overview: Santa Barbara, CA
4 of the 24 schools we list are based in Santa Barbara; the other 20 serve Santa Barbara from towns including Los Angeles (78 mi), Tarzana (69 mi) and Newbury Park (47 mi). 23 of the schools on this page have a rating, from 4.1 to 5.0 across 1,878 reviews; 5 have 50 or more reviews and 22 are rated 4.5 or higher. When students and parents rate these schools on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (94%), quality (84%) and communication (81%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the schools on this page are "skills", "patient" and "atmosphere". 1 is open around the clock; 18 are open on Saturdays and 13 on Sundays. 2 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 15 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 26 years. 2 are family- or locally-owned and 3 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for 23 of the schools on this page; 19 publish a contact page; 17 list a public email and 3 take bookings online. We count these figures across the schools on this page; distances are straight-line, and hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the school before you enroll.
Where do I find painting course levels and materials lists?
23 of the 24 schools here list a website. That is where levels, term dates and the materials list normally sit, and the list is the part people forget to read. Terms change, so check the site rather than the listing before you turn up.
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The Artsy Backyard
- Party
- Creativity
- Birthday
“Ronit is super sweet and was there to welcome us and assist throughout the class- she also laid out snacks for everyone which was very thoughtful since it was a 3 hour event.”
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Louder LA
- Musician
- Voice Lessons
- Bass
“Having worked with students from all over the world, of every age, and at every language level, Juampi is able to create lessons and learning opportunities that draw on each student's interests and unique experiences.”
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Joyful Expressions Paint and Taste LLC
- Mimosas
- Taco
- Brunch
“I went with a group of ladies, and we had a great time!”
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Paint 'n Pour
“I give her a A++++++ on instructing, because I cannot paint to save my life, but my painting came out great because I followed all of her instructions.”
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Craft +light Creative Arts Studio
- Crafts
- Patient
- Learning
“Had a great time with my daughters making snowman with Shelley, out of paper, styrofoam, glue, glitter, paint, you name it, she has all the fun arts of crafts and creative ideas.”
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Shishkin Art Studio
- Oil Painting
- Learn
“This studio not only provides a very experienced and honest teacher but also a great sense of community where meals,drinks,and great conversation are provided.”
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The Art Process With Kathy Leader
- Collage
- Mixed Media
- Space
“Plus the food was delicious, the walking tour of The Funk Zone in Santa Barbara was full of fun facts and the visit to the Santa Barbara Museum of Art was interesting and inspiring.”
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Green & Bisque Clayhouse
“The new owner and her team are a delight, the vibe is fun, it's clean, safe and exceptionally well-organized, and the work the staff and membership are creating is top notch.”
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Golden Key Art
- Knowledge
“The owners, Tamara Balenko and Vladimir Vasilyev teach the children about art history, which gives them the knowledge and ideas to use for their own work.”
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Machiko Music & Art
- Motivates
- Songs
- Playing
“We've been with her for a year now and I can truly say the new multi-student format she has adopted seems to work for him, despite my initial concerns that it was a bit unorthodox.”
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Raminfard School of Arts
- Artist
- Project
- Skills
“To see familiar faces, their developing art skills, and the helpful and supportive teachers is genuinely a high point of my week, spent with my grandfather to cap it off.”
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Valley Art Workshop
- Studio
- Environment
- Atmosphere
“I teach art in a k-12 school, and I have taken life drawing workshops at the Valley Art Workshop - very professional, great models, and excellent instruction from Miles Lewis if requested.”
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Arcadia Art Academy
“The teachers taught very well and I learned a lot of knowledge here.”
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Socapa Summer Arts Camps For Teens
- Learning
- Acting
- Photography
“I didn't have the best experience with my specific instructors but overall the staff and kids were welcoming and I made many fond memories at SOCAPA.”
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Echo Art Studio
- Valentine’s Day
- Bowls
- Prices
“Originally I had thought to just try a one-off class at another studio but committing to the four classes was really needed to both get the hang of it and start to really enjoy the process.”
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22 Teachings School of Hermetic Science and Magical Arts
- Crystal
- Intuition
- Knowledge
“I have learned so much from her and her teachings have changed my life in so many positive ways that I would need to write an entire book to even come close to sharing them all.”
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All About Kids Performing Arts
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Academy of Music & Fine Arts
- Classes
- Students
- Violin
“My 5yr old daughter has developed a passion for learning how to play the piano after taking classes at AMFA.”
Visual Arts Tutoring Services in Santa Barbara, CA Cost Estimates
Minimum cost
$150
Maximum cost
$1379
National Average
$276
Avg Per Hour Rates
$107
$207
$575
Average price range is based on 548 cost profiles
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